Every so often, a wireless network DNS does your Android device no favors. The problem lies in the fact that you don't always have access to the necessary information to change DNS on a per-network basis. There's a way to get around that. By default, Android does not allow you to set global DNS. You can solve this issue by using a handy app called DNS Changer , which allows you to easily switch your DNS to one of the following:. Read before installing DNS Changer: The developers have gone a rather distasteful route and require users to rate the app before being able to use it continuously I think it pops up after five minutes of usage.
They insist you must give them a five-star rating in order to continue using the app, but you do not--rate the app as you see fit to continue using the app. Also, the ads in the app can get annoying; the good news is you won't have the app open long enough to be bothered by those apps. To install DNS Changer, follow these steps. Note: If you're experiencing the slow install issue, turn off Wi-Fi before following these steps.
You'll find the launcher for the new app in your App Drawer, or on your home screen, or in both spots. Tap the icon, and DNS Changer will fire up. Before launching the app, I highly recommend you go to Settings Wi-Fi, long press your current wireless network, and tap Forget Network.
You'll need to reconnect to that network before continuing. OK that warning, and you'll see a VPN key icon in your notification area. At this point, your device is using the DNS service you selected, and the Google Play installation issue should be resolved. Most of the time the steps I provided above work like a charm.
But, if the problem persists, the issue could be with your service provider, and you'll need to wait until the service provider resolves whatever issue they are having. If that happens, simply switch off Wi-Fi, install the necessary app, and then switch Wi-Fi back on. It's a hassle but, in a pinch, it'll work. Delivered Tuesdays and Fridays.
He's covered a variety of topics for over twenty years and is an avid promoter of open source. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website jackwallen Image: Jack Wallen. Sometimes, when your apps aren't the latest version, they'll slow down substantially or stop working altogether. Solution: Download the latest version of the app in question and make sure your operating system is also the latest version.
If you're using iOS 12 or earlier, tap Today at the bottom of the screen and then tap your profile image. Scroll down to see any pending updates and tap the Update button next to whichever apps you'd like to refresh or simply hit Update All. Select Auto-update apps. You'll be prompted with the option to download apps only over WiFi or through mobile data.
Yeah, if you use pretty much any third-party messaging app like WhatsApp or Viber, this is going to happen to you. Your phone stores cached versions of apps and websites, meaning a version of that place in cyberspace at a certain point in time that serves as a backup if a link is broken. It also stores your data. Particular offenders are WhatsApp, due to large volumes of messages sent back and forth, plus photos and videos which you can definitely purge and Google Maps, which caches maps of places you've been to or searched for in the past.
Solution: Clear the cache for your slowest apps. Then, in the storage section up top, tap Manage Storage. Select the app that's bogging you down. Hint: if an app takes up more than MB , it's worth considering a full-on delete if you don't use it much, freeing up space and speeding up processing times for other apps. As a last ditch effort, you can just go ahead and make your apps smaller. Well, you can compress their file size think about sending digital photos via text—you'll usually see a message that says the photo's file size is being compressed before sending.
If you're not a developer, though, this will read like mumbo jumbo. Long story short, you want to check on the size of the app, see if compressing it is worth the tradeoffs, and if so—play with the code. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Image courtesy of Rovio Entertainment. To boost your gaming experience on Apple devices: -You're going to have less custom options than Android, but you can start by closing all of your background tabs.
To boost your gaming experience on Android devices: -Try downloading either DU Speed Booster or Swift Gamer to make your games load and perform more smoothly. NurPhoto Getty Images.
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